Storm bebinca

A road is damaged after heavy rain in Muong Lat district, Thanh Hoa province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – At least six people have died and two others remain unaccounted for after storm Bebinca swept through the northern and north central regions of Vietnam on early August 17. Four of the dead victims were in the north central province of Nghe An while the northern mountainous province of Son La and the north central province of Thanh Hoa each recorded one death. Son La and Nghe An also reported two missing as of the end of August 17, according the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control. Over 20 houses collapsed, 1,200 others were flooded, and 200 families were evacuated as a result of flooding in Son La, Phu Tho, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces. The natural disaster also washed away almost 7,400 head of livestock in Nghe An and affected over 720ha of aquatic farming in the localities. Landslides on several stretches of national highways and … [Read more...] about Storm Bebinca takes toll on northern, north central regions

Bebinca weakened into a tropical depression in the north central province of Thanh Hoa after lashing the region with torrential rains and gusty winds. The brunt of this was borne by the area stretching from the northern province of Nam Dinh to Thanh Hoa, according to the National Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Center. As the storm weakened quickly, not much damage has been reported in Thanh Hoa, but local authorities ordered temporary power cuts in some areas to ensure safety. Sam Son Beach, one of the most-visited tourist destinations in northern Vietnam, has returned to normal. “Many people spent a sleepless night waiting for the storm to hit, but luckily it has not damaged any fishing boat or house,” said fisherman Le Van Thuy. While Quang Ninh Province, home to the famous Ha Long Bay, was battered by rain from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday, the weather turned to cloudy and sunny in the morning. Tran Nhu Long, chairman of the Co To Island District, said everything was … [Read more...] about Storm Bebinca weakens, Vietnam remains on alert

A school is flooded in heavy rain in Thailand (Photo: bangkokpost.com) Bangkok (VNA) – Thai authorities said on August 17 that people in 11 villages in northern Thailand’s Nan province had to leave their homes while a resident was electrocuted on August 16 after storm Bebinca made landfall and caused heavy rains and flash floods in the country. Rainfalls were measured about 158-200mm in some districts. Downpours made water levels in several rivers rise to the alert level of 4.5 metres, resulting in breaks in some places. A number of schools had to shut down as they were 50cm under water. The provincial authorities said they have been prepared to deal with rains, floods and landslides. Previously, in late July, eight people in the province were killed in a serious landslide caused by heavy rains. Thailand’s meteorological agency warned that storm Bebinca will cause downpours in several highland areas in Thailand, resulting in flash floods on August 17-18. … [Read more...] about Storm Bebinca wreaks havoc in Thailand

More than 100 houses in Thanh Long hamlet of Cam Thanh commune, Cam Thuy district, Thanh Hoa province, have been flooded in heavy rains following storm Bebinca (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – At least seven have died or gone missing due to flooding as an impact of storm Bebinca, which landed in Vietnam on late August 16, according to initial reports from Son La, Nghe An and Thanh Hoa provinces. Four of the victims were in the central province of Nghe An, where many villages in mountainous areas are still isolated as local roads are submerged under flood water or damaged by landslides. The northern mountainous province of Son La reported one death and one missing person. In the central province of Thanh Hoa, one person died from landslide in Muong Lat district, while 600 households in the mountainous district of Lang Chanh are isolated from other areas. Around 660 other households with 2,370 persons and two schools in the district are in serious risks of flash floods and landslides. … [Read more...] about At least seven die, go missing due to storm Bebinca

Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief as Bebinca, the fourth tropical storm to make landfall this year, weakened into a tropical depression after lashing the north-central region with torrential rains and gusty winds. The brunt of this was borne in the area stretching from the northern province of Nam Dinh to the central province of Thanh Hoa, according to the National Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Center. As the storm weakened quickly, not much damage has been reported so far, but local authorities ordered temporary power cuts in some areas to ensure safety. Sam Son Beach, one of the most-visited tourist destinations in northern Vietnam, has returned to normal. “Many people spent a sleepless night waiting for the storm to hit, but luckily it has not damaged any fishing boat or house,” said fisherman Le Van Thuy. While Quang Ninh Province, home to the famous Ha Long Bay, was battered by rain from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday, the weather turned to cloudy and sunny in the … [Read more...] about Relief as storm Bebinca weakens, Vietnam remains on alert

A border guard officer (R) helps fishermen in Quang Tien ward of Sam Son town, the northern central province of Thanh Hoa, prepare for storm Bebinca (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – More than 600,000 people from the army, militia and military reserve are ready to be mobilised to respond to storm Bebinca, forecast to hit the mainland of Vietnam on the night of August 16. Nearly 3,000 vehicles of all kinds, including ships, canoes, automobiles and other specialised vehicles, have also been geared up for the work. The Ministry of National Defence has sent an urgent message requesting military units in storm-prone areas to closely follow the storm’s movement and get ready to send forces and vehicles to help local residents cope with the storm. They were also asked to coordinate with local authorities to examine important dykes, embankments, reservoirs and dams, as well as vulnerable areas, while being prepared to assist evacuating people to safe places. Meanwhile, the … [Read more...] about Over 600,000 military personnel ready to respond to storm Bebinca

Many vessels have been docked in safe ports to prepare for the storm. Illustrative Image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Storm Bebinca is heading to coastline from northern Hai Phong city to north central Nghe An province at a speed of about 15km per hour, and is forecast to land over the next 24-48 hours. According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting at 4pm on August 15, the storm – the fourth to hit Vietnam so far this year – was 350km away from the Mong Cai city of Quang Ninh province, 500km from Thai Binh, and 630km from Vinh city of Nghe An province. In the next 24 hours, the storm will move west-southwest, boasting winds of about 10km per hour. After landing in Vietnam, the storm is forecast to weaken into a low pressure. The storm will affect the northern region of the East Sea, bringing strong winds and large waves. During August 15 evening and August 16, the northwestern region and Hanoi will suffer from heavy rain and … [Read more...] about Storm Bebinca heading to northern-north central localities

A road is blocked by a landslide in northern Hoa Binh province as a result of downpours following storm Son Tinh in July (Photo: VNA) Hai Phong (VNA) – Northern coastal provinces are bracing for storm Bebinca, the fourth to hit the country this year, as the storm is forecast to land in the northern coastline from the Hai Phong city to Nghe An province. Bebinca is moving west-southwest at a speed of 15km per hour, and expected to be 270-350km offshore the coast from Quang Ninh to Nghe An as of 7am on August 16. It has wind at 60-90 km per hour near the centre with stronger gust. As from August 16 morning, there will be strong wind and rough sea in the eastern area of the Tonkin Gulf. In the next 24 hours, the storm is expected to be right on the coast from Hai Phong to Nghe An, and then weaken into a low pressure. Le Thanh Hai, Deputy Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, said the storm will bring torrential rains in northern and north … [Read more...] about Localities brace for storm Bebinca

Storm Bebinca, the fourth of its kind hitting the country this year, will result in downpours in northern and north central regions from the night of August 15 to August 17. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Storm Bebinca, the fourth of its kind hitting the country this year, will result in downpours in northern and north central regions from the night of August 15 to August 17. Le Thanh Hai, Deputy Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, said the rainfalls may be 300-400mm, even 500-600mm in some areas in northern localities and Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces. He also warned of risks of flash floods and landslides in the mountainous provinces of Yen Bai, Ha giang, Lai Chau, Son La and Hoa Binh. The storm, with complicated developments, is forecast to reach China’s Leizhou Peninsula on August 15 night and enter the Tonkin Gulf on early August 16, directly affecting the Vietnamese localities. Earlier, the National Steering Committee for … [Read more...] about Storm Bebinca to cause heavy rains in northern region

Movement of the storm (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and the National Committee for Disaster Response, Search and Rescue issued an official dispatch in response to storm Bebinca, the fourth of its kind hitting the country this year. Accordingly, coastal, island, and sea areas must closely follow the movement of the storm via the mass media, while also providing guidance for and keep close contact with the captains and owners of vessels and cruise boats to ensure the safety of lives and assets. Mainland areas were also required to promptly alert authorities and people of the storm, actively drain water and prevent flooding in urban and agricultural farming areas, and ensure the safety of dykes, reservoirs, and ongoing works. Local residents in low-lying, coastal, and landslide-prone areas must be evacuated to prevent the risk of floods and landslides. The National Centre for … [Read more...] about Northern, north central regions brace for storm Bebinca